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MOT centres in Falkirk

112 test centres approved by DVSA in FK postcodes. Call them direct, no booking fees.

112 centres · A to Z

Before you book

What fails most in Falkirk

29.3% of cars here failed their MOT in 2025, higher than the 27.3% across Great Britain (No. 33 of 118 areas). The usual reasons:

  1. 1
    Broken coil springs
  2. 2
    Damaged tyres
  3. 3
    Headlight aim

Also worth a look: weak brakes. It's about twice as common here than across Britain.

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Questions people ask

How much is an MOT in Falkirk?

The most a test centre can charge for a car MOT is £54.85, wherever you are. Many charge less, so ring two or three and ask if the retest is free.

How many MOT centres are there in Falkirk?

112 centres in FK postcodes are approved by DVSA to test cars. 36 of them also test vans.

How early can I book my MOT?

Up to a month (minus a day) before your current MOT runs out. You keep the same renewal date.

Which is the best MOT centre in Falkirk?

We don't rank centres. Every one here is approved by DVSA. If you want a test with nothing to sell you, there is 1 council-run centre here. Councils don't sell repairs, but some only test their own vehicles, so call first.

MOT centres: DVSA list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026. Fail rates: DVSA anonymised MOT results 2025, cars, normal tests. Map positions from postcodes.io. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Kick the Tyres is not linked to DVSA or any centre listed.

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